Amy Chua on Success and ‘The Triple Package’ In Amy Chua’s new book, the bestselling author studies eight cultural groups in the United States and identifies the characteristics that account for their success.Author(s): No creator set

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Basic English Grammar -- Singular and Plural Nouns - ESL Singular and Plural nouns Singular Noun Definition: When a noun means one only, it is said to be singular. Examples: boy, girl, book, church, box. Plural Noun Definition: When a noun means more than one, it is said to be plural. Examples: boys, girls, books, churches (05:43)

A function is a process that, when given an input of a specified type, yields a unique output. This is a key idea in providing a precise, mathematical, description of processes in computing.

To describe a particular function, we first give the set from which the input will be drawn and the set from which the output is drawn. This information is called the signature of the function. An example will make this clearer. Author(s):

The theme of this course has been the impact that information and communication technologies have had on the news industry. I introduced this theme with a short historical overview of technology in the news industry followed by a look at how technology is used for newsgathering.

We have been looking in some detail at aspects of the underlying technologies used in newsgathering, including the basic components of digital camcorders and the methods of signal transmission over wires. We hav

This stage of the framework focuses on identifying what you have achieved and how well you have achieved it. It involves you in evaluating your strategy and presenting the outcomes of your work. As you evaluate and assess your strategy, identify aspects of your problem-solving skills that you want to develop further. At the end of this stage, use the records in your Skills File to complete the activity ‘Evaluating your problem-solving strategy and presenting outcomes’ and pull together th

Nature Matters considers environmental responsibility and what may matter from a caring perspective and an accountability perspective. A reading by Andrew Light reflects on four key debates in environmental ethics regarding the way in which nature is valued, and prompts the question on how such debates might inform environmental responsibility.

Section 2 examines the formal processes involved in developing accountability in the context of sustainable development. The persuasiveness of t

In order to compare quantities, it is best to express them in the same units.

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Three children have just measured their own heights in metric units. Isaac says ‘My height is 1098’, Jasmine says ‘My height is 112’ and Kim says ‘Mine is 1.1’. What units wereAuthor(s): The Open University

In very broad terms, ‘culture’ refers to the prevailing norms and values which guide the way people behave in a society or in an organisation. Culture at the level of an organisation is referred to as organisational culture, and culture at the level of a society is referred to as national culture.

Organisational culture refers to an organisation's own values, beliefs and learned ways of doing business. This is reflected in its structure and in the people who work in the organisation

Basics of Asthma Treatment In this professional video, a doctor explains what happens in an asthma attack and how asthma treatments work to alleviate the problem. Pictures help to illustrate the points that are made. Both medical and preventative measures are discussed. Grades 6-12. 3:18 min.Author(s): No creator set

How to Grow a Sweet Potato Plant In this clip learn how to grow a sweet potato plant, also known as ipomoea. A gardener gives historical information about the sweet potato and explains how to plant it in a lush, warm climate while providing plenty of moisture to keep the soil damp. A growing tip is to avoid cold weather exposure when growing sweet potato vines.

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Greetings for Special Occasions- Beginner Spanish This is a video introducing polite and friendly phrases in Spanish that can be used to greet others on special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. The phrases are shown both in English and in Spanish and the Spanish pronunciation is repeated several times.Author(s): No creator set

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Ancient Warriors - The Spartans 3/3 This segment starts with a battle re-enactment of the Spartan army. This documentary video is a history of Spartan soldiers and is suitable for high school students.Author(s): No creator set

"Where the wild things are" is one of the greatest selling children's books of all time, and a book I am sure every teacher has shared with their class at least once.

Today, Maurice Sendak the author of "Where the wild things ar

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U.S. Primaries: A Theatre of the Absurd? American voters’ anxiety over their future is feeding a rise in political extremism. Is this the death rattle of the American Dream?Author(s): Manfred Kets de Vries, INSEAD Distinguished Clinic

Domestic Animals In this video they discuss what domestic animals are and gives some examples of domestic animals. Some domestic animals they show are cats, dogs, horses, cows, and pigs.Author(s): No creator set